The operation of the Vaishali Superfast Express, which runs between Saharsa and New Delhi, is set to be extended for the second time. This time, the train's operation will be shifted from Saharsa Junction to Purnea Court Station, catering to the demands of passengers in the Kosi region. However, this extension...
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will likely result in a reduction of reserved seats for passengers in Samastipur, Muzaffarpur, Hajipur, and Sonpur, affecting even the Tatkal and emergency quota. This train is considered one of the most VIP and preferred trains on the New Delhi route after the Rajdhani Express. The decision to shift the operation to Purnea Court Station is pending approval from the Railway Board. The Vaishali Express has faced previous controversies regarding its operational route, with initial routes involving stops in Hajipur and Muzaffarpur before being shifted to a route via Motihari, Bettiah, and Gorakhpur. The change was a result of pressure from local representatives and later, demands from passengers in Chhapra and Siwan. The current route utilizes Muzaffarpur via Bapudham, Motihari, and Bettiah, with the Saptkranti Superfast train operating on this route between Muzaffarpur and Anand Vihar.

During a parliamentary session, Pappu Yadav, a member of parliament from Purnia, Bihar, raised concerns about the deplorable condition of trains and requested improvements. He highlighted the lack of safety and hygiene for women traveling by train, especially children, citing his daughter's concerns about open windows, broken iron bars, and lack...
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of proper washrooms. He also emphasized the need for improved waiting areas and facilities at stations like Purnia Junction, Purnia Court, Banmanki, Murliganj, Madhepura, and Kasba in the Jogbani route. Yadav advocated for increasing the number of general compartments in trains to accommodate the large number of migrant workers from Bihar, especially those from Kosi, Seemanchal, and Mithilanchal regions. He also urged for discounted train tickets for students traveling for exams, pensioners, and theater artists from underprivileged backgrounds.

Purnia Court Railway Station in Bihar, India is set for a makeover in the near future. The station's recent increase in train services and passenger traffic has led to a need for enhanced facilities. The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) will inspect the station on Sunday, following his earlier visit in...
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January. During that visit, several new train services were announced, including the Janhit to Patna, the Janseva to Amritsar, the Janaki Express to Jaynagar, and the Kosi Express to Hatia. Additionally, five pairs of passenger trains operate from Purnia Court, serving Saharsa and Bihariganj. The station generates over 3 lakh rupees in daily revenue. To address the increased passenger volume, the station requires additional railway tracks, a washing pit, improved waiting areas, more ticket counters, and better drinking water and toilet facilities. A proposal to include the station in the 'Amrit Bharat Station' scheme will be submitted, aiming to upgrade infrastructure and improve amenities.